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SAFEstart

Intermountain Health Care, Inc. · Phase 2 active Small molecule ✓ Verified May 2026

SAFEstart is a Small molecule drug developed by Intermountain Health Care, Inc.. It is currently in Phase 2 development.

The SAFEstart study is a Phase II randomized, controlled trial that investigated the treatment of feeding intolerance in NICU patients. The study interventions included the SAFEstart treatment and a pharmacist consultation.

Likelihood of approval
15.3% vs 15.3% industry baseline
If approved by FDA: likely 2031–2034
Steps remaining: Phase 3 → NDA/BLA submission
Confidence: Medium
Why this estimate
  • Baseline phase 2 → approval rate +15.3pp
    Industry-wide phase 2 drugs reach approval ~15.3% of the time (BIO/Informa 2023 industry benchmark across all therapeutic areas).
Predicted approval windows by jurisdiction (conditional on FDA approval)
Regulator Country Likely year Lag vs FDA
FDA US 2031–2034 —
EMA EU 2032–2035 +0.7 yr
MHRA GB 2032–2035 +0.7 yr
Health Canada CA 2032–2036 +0.9 yr
TGA AU 2032–2036 +1.2 yr
PMDA JP 2032–2036 +1.5 yr
NMPA CN 2033–2037 +2.3 yr
MFDS KR 2032–2036 +1.4 yr
CDSCO IN 2032–2037 +1.8 yr
ANVISA BR 2033–2037 +2.3 yr

Hover any row for the lag rationale. Lag estimates are reduced when the drug has FDA Breakthrough or EMA PRIME designation (sponsors file globally in parallel).

Estimate based on the BIO/Informa industry phase transition rates plus per-drug modifiers for therapeutic area, sponsor type, FDA designations, mechanism, and trial design. Per-jurisdiction lags from Tufts CSDD international approval studies. Not investment, clinical or regulatory advice. Methodology: /methodology#likelihood.

At a glance

Generic nameSAFEstart
SponsorIntermountain Health Care, Inc.
ModalitySmall molecule
PhasePhase 2

Approved indications

No approved indications tracked.

Common side effects

No common side effects on file.

Key clinical trials

Primary sources

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SourceUsed for
ClinicalTrials.govTrial enrolment, design, endpoints, results

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Frequently asked questions about SAFEstart

What is SAFEstart?

SAFEstart is a Small molecule drug developed by Intermountain Health Care, Inc..

Who makes SAFEstart?

SAFEstart is developed by Intermountain Health Care, Inc. (see full Intermountain Health Care, Inc. pipeline at /company/intermountain-health-care-inc).

What development phase is SAFEstart in?

SAFEstart is in Phase 2.

Related

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